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In the latter half of the 20th century and continuing through today, a rather ... is something to appreciate and honour as an evidence of God working in people. As we look forward to eternal life in the new heaven and new earth, we look forward to a life of peace with God and humanity. As citizens of that world to come, our work today—whether ...
... have a long way to go before we are guilty of that problem? The final result of a joyless existence is sad—a superhigh-level intensity, ... of just plain fun in one’s work, a lack of relaxation, and the tendency to take ourselves much too seriously. We need to lighten up! Yes, ...
... answer with such empty talk! You are nothing but a windbag. The wise don’t engage in empty chatter. What good are such words? Have you no fear of God, no reverence for him? Your sins are telling your mouth what to say. Your ...
... difficult transition and she often felt lonely, longing for the familiarity of home.
“I was desperately looking for the broadcasted Word of God and suddenly I heard the familiar music of Insight for Living. It was like ...
... 1 Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:7
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and ... or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. (Ephesians 5:1-5)
Our Lord and Master, we ...
... isn’t funny; it’s tragic. Fakery draws its fuel from the pit. That’s what God tells us.
These people are false apostles. They are deceitful workers ...
... in that city! Our church was out of debt and thriving; the weather was beautiful. Life was good!
So when two men from Dallas ... be willing to pray about it?”
You know what happened: God took charge and I became president. Eventually, Insight for Living ...
... Read Philippians 4:12–13
Shakespeare called it “the green-eyed monster.” Bacon admitted it “keeps no holidays.” Horace ... never invented a greater torment.” Barrie said it “is the most corroding of the vices.” Sheridan referred to it in his play, The ...
... Ministries care very much for one another, and we care the same for you. After all, we are Insight for Living . We’re all ... we watch over every part of your gift, knowing that it is God’s money to be handled for His glory and with great integrity. Thank you ...
Read Proverbs 13:4, 9; 20:4
I just looked up the definition of "thorough" in my dictionary. Mr. Webster says it means ... Let's make a long-term commitment to quality control. Let's move out of the thick ranks of the mediocre and join the thin ranks of ...
... got my vote. With an incredible regularity they would put the cookies on the lower shelf so that any high-schooler in America could thumb through the ...
... in a pressure cooker, we 21st-century creatures understand the meaning of stress. A week doesn't pass without a few skirmishes that beat ... wife stood sometimes strong, sometimes weak, as they watched God place a period before the end of the sentence on three of their children's ...
... coaster. Easter is solemn because we’re acknowledging the ultimate sacrifice our Lord made for us. But it’s also joy-filled because ... sin and expressing gratitude at the highest points for what God has done for me through Jesus.
In thinking through how to prepare for ...
... of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear ... And some glorious day in the not-too-distant future, God will reward you for your faithfulness. You will have forgotten the pain of ...
... keeping himself under control. Then he ordered, “Bring out the food!”
The waiters served Joseph at his own table, and his brothers were served at a ...
Read Philippians 1:6
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished ...
... ministry, it was time for Paul to leave. In his mind was the necessity of walking by faith as he hugged close friends farewell, standing ... we are not able to see rather than what we can see.
God asks us to step out and trust without knowing how everything will unfold. ...
... impressive backhand or an in-store video camera capturing the sticky-fingered shoplifter or a squad car dash-cam chronicling an officer’s every move! These days, we never should worry about missing it the first time around. ...
... roots in Anglo-Saxon linguistic lore to merit a position in the ranks of Webster’s major reference work. So who cares about all that ... through which terms must pass to earn recognition in the verbiage of our American culture? I sure don’t...and neither do thousands ... half as significant as enjoying the trip.
Isn’t God good? Generation after generation He provides a fresh set of ...
... to go back and relay this message to Mordecai: “All the king’s officials and even the people in the provinces know that anyone who appears before the king in his ...
